Motoring Related DiscussionAll your non Mercedes motoring concerns discussed with membersSat, 25 May 2019 13:09:42 +0000Sat, 25 May 2019 13:09:42 +0000Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forumshttps://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?forums/motoring-related-discussion.12/
Where am I ?Fri, 24 May 2019 21:07:39 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/where-am-i.175310/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/where-am-i.175310/invalid@example.com (John Laidlaw)John LaidlawView attachment 50178
Prompted by the pioneering Blobcat when he snapped the tit out of it (C)
I’ll start.. nice morning view and a easy one]]>57Old/Used Oil.Fri, 24 May 2019 19:36:12 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/old-used-oil.175441/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/old-used-oil.175441/invalid@example.com (Jimbo1959)Jimbo1959very loosely motoring related.
After Creosoting my garage a couple of years ago, I found out that the formula for Creosote has changed and it has been renamed Creosote substitute.
Basically, in comparison to the original tar based product, the modern stuff is carp. It didn't even last a year.
My question/query is, would it be wise to make up say, a 50 : 50 mix of old engine oil to the new substitute, in the hope that it would act more like the...

Who's right, or at least who's most likely to be right?]]>33ECP discount weekendFri, 24 May 2019 06:21:37 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/ecp-discount-weekend.175444/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/ecp-discount-weekend.175444/invalid@example.com (Capra)CapraMaking money sharing cars via sharing economy?Thu, 23 May 2019 13:06:15 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/making-money-sharing-cars-via-sharing-economy.175288/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/making-money-sharing-cars-via-sharing-economy.175288/invalid@example.com (Conor)Conor
I was theorising the other day that. One could buy a car with a view to solely renting it out via car sharing platforms such as Turo et al.

If you were to do all the work yourself such as service, minor repairs etc, it could turn into a nice little money spinner. You would have to pick the most optimum car with regards purchase price and reliability etc.

Lol .]]>1Nobody will fix k series h/gWed, 22 May 2019 22:35:25 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/nobody-will-fix-k-series-h-g.175365/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/nobody-will-fix-k-series-h-g.175365/invalid@example.com (Stulc)Stulc
I'm tempted but really don't know, I've watched a few vids including one by John Paul of Rimmer Bros. Yes it's probably hard to do due to limited space, but I think still doable for a diy'er..... or is it still best last to the pros.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48345660]]>23Car Parts 4 Less - Be Careful Stock IssuesMon, 20 May 2019 10:18:02 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/car-parts-4-less-be-careful-stock-issues.175374/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/car-parts-4-less-be-careful-stock-issues.175374/invalid@example.com (DSK)DSK
As there is no courtesy update from CarParts4Less to advise of such issues, if you have your car booked in somewhere, the chances...

Car Parts 4 Less - Be Careful Stock Issues]]>1Mgf 1.8 vvc good or badMon, 20 May 2019 09:24:59 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/mgf-1-8-vvc-good-or-bad.174943/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/mgf-1-8-vvc-good-or-bad.174943/invalid@example.com (Stulc)Stulc68Rip off BritainSun, 19 May 2019 21:41:37 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/rip-off-britain.175104/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/rip-off-britain.175104/invalid@example.com (barnaclebill15)barnaclebill15
If a car is an insurance write off the insurance company have to inform the DVLA by law but not the MIAFTR this is voluntary with no time limit and there is a huge difference between the number of cars reported to the DVLA and the same reported to MIAFTR.
One of the people in the investigation...

Rip off Britain]]>14Who is your carSun, 19 May 2019 08:40:04 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/who-is-your-car.16511/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/who-is-your-car.16511/invalid@example.com (SLinKyjoe)SLinKyjoe188New speed initiativeSun, 19 May 2019 02:38:21 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-speed-initiative.175339/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-speed-initiative.175339/invalid@example.com (sl500amgsport)sl500amgsport
You couldn't make it up could you, judging by the intellect level of the current crop of people in power in this Country we are all doomed.

Rant over.

Mercedes SL500 R231]]>28Young low mileage cars and warranty concernsFri, 17 May 2019 19:17:33 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/young-low-mileage-cars-and-warranty-concerns.175248/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/young-low-mileage-cars-and-warranty-concerns.175248/invalid@example.com (Conor)Conor
Just chatting with a mate in work who has the chance to buy a 3 year car with 3k miles on it. It's a BMW 420 M Sport (Not diesel, no DPF etc).

The following hypothetical just crossed my mind - the car is just out of warranty but has potentially not done enough mileage to tease out any potential issues that would usually arise in the warranty period, had the car done 10k miles or.

Very theoretical I know, but, is there some legitimacy to it? I mean, we all know how much of a fight...

Young low mileage cars and warranty concerns]]>23What was your first car?Thu, 16 May 2019 08:10:14 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/what-was-your-first-car.174532/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/what-was-your-first-car.174532/invalid@example.com (Dean Fletcher)Dean Fletcher118Flipping BangersTue, 14 May 2019 19:29:40 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/flipping-bangers.175262/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/flipping-bangers.175262/invalid@example.com (John Laidlaw)John Laidlaw14Got to love sunny Sunday's and classics!Tue, 14 May 2019 11:14:11 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/got-to-love-sunny-sundays-and-classics.175211/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/got-to-love-sunny-sundays-and-classics.175211/invalid@example.com (DSK)DSK
I pull up to find the chap topping up some woman's coolant and a sorting a bulb for her. This made me think that its nice to have such stores that will will do this on the spot without charge helping those who are unable to DIY.

In 35 minutes I saw the following;

1970's golden/brown Rolls Royce
MG Midget (looked like one but may be something else) convertible with a V8 (sounded and smelt like a car...

Got to love sunny Sunday's and classics!]]>10Jezza on diesel, 1991Sun, 12 May 2019 17:47:59 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/jezza-on-diesel-1991.175181/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/jezza-on-diesel-1991.175181/invalid@example.com (Taffy7hfa)Taffy7hfa]]>14Cars after servicing.Sun, 12 May 2019 05:07:11 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/cars-after-servicing.175144/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/cars-after-servicing.175144/invalid@example.com (vtaylor78)vtaylor78
Has anyone noticed a difference in the way their car drives after a service ? I can say I haven’t really.
I’m not talking about repairs, just routine servicing.]]>45Daylight RobberySat, 11 May 2019 14:38:54 +0000https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/daylight-robbery.175199/
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/daylight-robbery.175199/invalid@example.com (Tony Dyson)Tony Dyson
Travelling by train is up to 13 times more expensive than driving with a return from London to Manchester costing £327 - nearly TEN times the £33.97 fuel bill

•Current rail prices described as 'absolute rip-off' when compared to car or plane

•20 journeys around Britain at peak times show car as cheaper in every case